Guest enzo Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 im kinda guessing this car wont be doing much driving once shes done ? will look great on the ecc pitch's good works lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Fingers crossed she will make an aperence at Weston Park !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 not a chance goal posts keep moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 6tracy9 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Looking good! Bet u can't wait to get her finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steelcabby Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 coming on nicely, wouldn't mind a contact on the gearbox painter, what sort of price was it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 lots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sjc Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 well you were right...theres a big difference in the before and after shots of the enigine bay....still think your barmy  but its gonna be a proper cracking car once your done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Paul Posted January 3, 2008 Author Admin Share Posted January 3, 2008 coming on nicely, wouldn't mind a contact on the gearbox painter, what sort of price was it??  The extreme chrome powder coating costs approx £50 per litre and it needed 3/4 plus sand blasting and re powder coating  well you were right...theres a big difference in the before and after shots of the enigine bay....still think your barmy  I know but once its done its done for good lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steelcabby Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 The extreme chrome powder coating costs approx £50 per litre and it needed 3/4 plus sand blasting and re powder coating   I know but once its done its done for good lol  so job lot was roughly?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Paul Posted January 3, 2008 Author Admin Share Posted January 3, 2008 Havent got the bill yet mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Paul Posted February 25, 2008 Author Admin Share Posted February 25, 2008 Haven’t updated this is ages mainly due to work, money etc and slight loss of interest but back on track.  The new EFI loom has been installed, this was a task in it self has i didn’t want to cut and join any of the loom. So all the interior was ripped out to make way for it. I managed to pick up a mint loom thanks to Ant at Just Affords. The loom had never seen a alarm and even the original stereo connector was in place and it came from a Cab so all good.  I have just finished putting 90% of the interior / dash / boot back in so its starting to look like a car again.  The engine bay is also starting to fill up again, managed to get the reconditioned steering rack etc back in place and all the front suspension all back on.  Decided to replace the 18 month old Konis with Gaz fully adjustable, new hubs have been purchased and powder coated and all other items related to the suspension have been re powder coated black I.E anti roll bar etc. New Powerflex poly bushes have also been added.  I will get some pictures of the front suspension setup ASAP.  We have also assembled the gearbox together with its new 4 Paddle AP racing clutch and bolted up with the block. New Vibratech engine mounts have been fitted.  The block and gearbox, cradle etc was built up outside the car and then raised up into the car with the help of Andy, Eric and Andy (F40) and bolted into place with re zinced bolts and washers.  The head in the picture was just resting on top of the block so it didn’t get kicked around to much.       Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Paul Posted February 25, 2008 Author Admin Share Posted February 25, 2008 Last night we managed to bolt the head down and set up the timing. Â The head had a new Piper 285T2 Cam, Piper lifters, vernior pully and Piper Cam belt fitted before it was bolted down on the block. Â The head has also had a lot of work on it being ported and polished etc. Â The block had been fitted with steel con rods, forged pistons and flywheel lightened etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rb16i Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 nice one paul looking good get andy to pull his finger out lol got to get it finished for which show ??? love to see it like the gearbox ive never seen chrome powder coating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eggsy Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Obsesive Compulsive Disorder Paul!!!! pmsl :happy001: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mark3icab Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Looking great mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Wow looks brand new Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SG1 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I still prefer me 99p silver spray lmao  Loving it mate looks great :icon_salut_gb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steelcabby Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 proper job, i expect that running by wednesday...lol noooooooooooo pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatboy billy Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 so mint i mreally jealous tbh paul, even more so youve got a loom with a mint stereo iso connector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thats looking fantastic mate, realy coming together now, big thumbs up to Andy Eggsy and Andy for the lift !!! Â Â Post some pics of the interior too mate, just being nosey lol !!! :icon_salut_gb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Paul Posted May 11, 2008 Author Admin Share Posted May 11, 2008 Ok guys sorry for the total lack of updates but have been very busy at work and with the club. But have still been working on the car.  Well it started off has a winter project but its now May but hopefully the end is in sight, I hope so because no got no more money to spend on it.  Anyway heres a quick update.  Airtec Radiator, Intercooler, Turbo cooler in place. Had to cut the bumper out a little for the twin fans   Rest of engine built up with some shinny bits        Just awaiting a polished Fiesta turbo cross over and i can get rid of the bodge pipework to the Idle control valve, A full Magnex exhaust as been fitted.  I started the car up a few weeks back and it starts first click every time so all good.  The only thing left to do is to fit some new braided hoses to these Sierra 4x4 calipers that i have fitted together with Sierra 2 wheel drive EBC discs. Fill with fluid and bleed the buggers.      The calipers have been refurbed by Big Red Brakes  Any way i will update you soon!!!!  Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 It looks fantastic mate, the end is definatly in sight, this is going to be one of the Top 10 Cabs in the Club !!! Â Â It looked great the other day when I popped down and yes Peeps, it does start first time, runs realy sweet, very smooth and quiet !!! Â Â Brakes look good mate, hurry up and get them filled up and bled, few odds and sods and your ready to Rock'n'Roll !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Definetly agree with Charlzy, cracking cab top 10 easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allblue Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 ooohhhh! Engine bay porn, :wow: Â very nice, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Paul Posted May 12, 2008 Author Admin Share Posted May 12, 2008 Just ordered some goodridge hoses for the front so should have some brakes in a week or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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